Weird Al Yankovic: The satire musician known for parodies such as “Like A Surgeon” and “Eat It,” as well as for his skills as an accordion player, will perform at 9 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort Casino. Tickets cost $30-$55. Details at www.ticketmaster.com and 800-653-8000.

Dead Kennedys: The hardcore punk legends from San Francisco will perform at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets cost $20-$40 and are available at the Club Cal-Neva main cashier cage, at Recycled Records and at www.knittingfactory.com.

Toadies and Helmet: Toadies, known for the ‘90s hit “Possum Kingdom” and Helmet, which had a hit with “Sinatra” will perform with guests Ume at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Cargo at CommRow. Tickets cost $20. Details at www.ticketweb.com.

Dennis Miller: The former “Saturday Night Live” news anchor, stand-up comedian and radio political commentator will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $39.50-$59.50. Details at 800-653-8000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

Randy Travis: The country singer known for hits such as “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and for his recent brushes with the law, will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $39.50-$59.50. Details at 800-653-8000 and www.ticketmaster.com.